QSA's Week in Higher Ed (#4, 2025)
AI strategy for federal services; Alberta innovation investment; CIHR transition documents; Treasury Board on digital government; Carbon capture research funding.
Start Date: 2025-01-25
End Date: 2025-01-31
Top Headlines
Main Stories
Treasury Board Advances AI Strategy for Federal Services
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, President of the Treasury Board, announced a new AI strategy aimed at enhancing federal services. This strategy will guide responsible AI use within the public service, ensuring adherence to clear values and ethics. The plan is shaped by consultations with academia, industry, and civil society, focusing on safe AI adoption, accessibility, and transparency. The AI strategy is set to be published in spring 2025.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Federal Investment in Alberta's Carbon Capture Technologies
Natural Resources Canada announced a $13.4 million investment in Alberta's carbon capture technology projects. These include funding for the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta to support research in carbon capture, utilization, and storage. This initiative aims to enhance competitiveness and cut emissions, aligning with Canada's net-zero goals.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
